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The makers of "Sharknado 3" have announced more casting that reflects their humor. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is jumping from "Shark Tank" to the White House as president of the United States in the Syfy movie. Conservative firebrand Ann Coulter will be the vice president. Cuban and Coulter are not playing themselves. In the new movie, the sharknado first hits Washington, then moves down the Eastern Seaboard to Orlando. The movie, which premieres in July, finished seven days of filming in Central Florida last week. The previous "Sharknado" movies were studded with cameos. The latest installment in the series is no different. Bo Derek will play...

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